FiveHome WiFi Extender Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.ย. 2024
- Quick and simple to setup, extends WiFi and improves signal from host router but only at close-medium range.
Read my full review here: bit.ly/2LYgV6n
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After watching several other totally useless video setup instructions I found this one, thank you for helping me setup with ease and great directions.
You're welcome!
Thank you VERY MUCH for being he only one able to clearly explain in simple terms how to do this. Please remember, some of us are NOT "techy" and I have a learning disorder myself, so keep in mind to assume we don't know simple part terms/names. In future videos make sure all your words are clear and that your screen in easy to see without glare. There was a part I didn't clearly see and ear at first. Thank you again for your help.
Thank you for your feedback ❤️
Thanks this video helped a lot. I couldn’t find another one with the same extender.
Ty very helpful I tried the instructions did nothing watched your video an helped me get it fixed an got it working. Thankyou man
You're welcome!
Thank you! The instructions they sent with the device literally would not work for me and this was so simple and easy and it worked right away.
You're welcome!
Thanks a lot for the tutorial.
For some reason mine says no internet connection. Any idea what I did wrong?
Great, this wifi extender need to be pluged with the cable, I can use to improve my signal of my android phone?
This WiFi extender won't improve cellular signal from an Android phone, but will allow you to connect with a WiFi router from farther away from the main unit as the extender will repeat its signal.
Hi, I purchased this exact same (looking) model, just a different Brand. My cable modem is then plugged into the motherboard ethernet of the Desktop Windows 10 PC, that has a PCIe WIFI card. I was getting no WIFI in my kitchen/back door/patio areas, so I bought this "extender". I followed all directions, but it took me 3 days to get it to work, with numerous failed attempts. I then realized that I had to SHARE the Ethernet connection with the WIFI card, then this repeater was visible to the Network. I used the PC to go to the .URL IP, I then filled out the name & password info.
The Power and WIFI lights are on, but not the "extender" or LAN lights. It works fine to magnify/amplify the WIFI signal, that now easily reached the intended areas, so I can use the WIFI for my phone, without using DATA minutes (TracFone), and my WIFI security cam works great, too.
It still makes me wonder- is it ok that the "extender" light isn't on? Is this hooked up correctly, or is it just working by chance?
Thank you for your response.
Hi. Based on your explanation, it sounds like you're using your PC as a WiFi bridge to the extender. That is, you have your wired signal from the modem going into your desktop's Ethernet port, then you are sharing that connection with the desktop's WiFi card, and then connecting to the extender using the desktop's WiFi signal. In this setup, the "extender" is acting as a primary WiFi router, and not as an extension of an existing WiFi network (so the extender LED won't light up); this would explain why you can still connect to it and access the shared internet connection without the LED lit.
@@ReviewedByPhil EXACTLY!
Also, I had to chat with Amazon today- this "extender" worked correctly for about 3 days, then it's Firmware got corrupted, it's capacitor has failed. I dared to shut off my PC last night, 6 hours later I woke to a dead unit; it can't remember it's SSID, it won't connect automatically (even though box is checked) and the IPV6 is sporadic. Amazon put me in touch with the 3rd party Seller, to either replace or refund. It also came with a $20 Amazon gift card, that I had to review this product to receive, but never received. I guess $39 USD is gone. I've picked out a more reputable NetGear unit, will get next month, $40 USD.
I am giving this company one more chance to make this right. The reset URL worked once for initial setup, but the device's RESET port just clicks with a pin, and does nothing, even holding in for 5 minutes.
When it randomly fails, I must unplug it, wait >1 hour, then it will broadcast it's SSID, but the network is always "unidentified".
I guess I won't shut down my PC 😮💨
Hi Phil! Loved your instruction video! I was just wondering what I should do if I've connected the extender to the main router, but the extender light isn't turning on at all. Would love your help on this! 😊
Hello did you figure out how to get it work?
mines connected to my host wifi but when i try to connect it it wont connect? any help on this?
Exactly!!!
I really like your review. When people come to someone's channel and watch a video and learn something, (or are entertained) they should at least have the Insight to click subscribe and help the channel out. Even if they don't hit the notification bell to see videos when they come out.
Thanks again for the video!
Thank you so much and glad you found the video helpful! I appreciate you 🙏
@@ReviewedByPhil why is my extender light not turning on
Thank you! This totally worked to set up for me!
You're welcome!
Thank you so much you just saved our life
You're welcome!
Hi. Thanks for the great instructions. Some of the unanswered questions would help even more.
I entered the wi fi extender's ssid and nothing happens. Eventually an error message says..."took too long". I hope you answer. Trying to do this myself. No money tp pay someone to come to my house.
Hi, it sounds like you are trying to connect to the extender's WiFi network SSID... on your phone/computer? When you say you had to enter the SSID, does this mean that you had to manually type the SSID name into your WiFi settings to attempt to connect because it doesn't show up at all? Or does it appear in the existing/nearby WiFi networks list when you enter your device's WiFi settings, but you can't connect to it once you've selected it and entered the password (usually printed on the back of the plug-in unit, see 0:46).
Hey, my wifi extender, I think FiveHome, model WFR-01 stopped working. Only the Power and Extender lights are solid green; the other 2 lights, 5G and 2.4G, are off. I tried resetting it, but that only made the Extender light flash. Instead of the "WFR" on the front, it has "RST". Any ideas how to fix?
hi i just want to ask what should i do if the extender light doesnt working. thank you.
Hm, then perhaps it is not in WiFi extension (repeater/AP) mode. The unit also can operate as a primary router just fine and the EXT light will not be on.
every time i look it up it says the site cant be reached
I am sitting here trying to find a replacement for my extender that I have now. I have had it for 4 years and it's done a fair job. I'm not able to stream movies with out the buffering coming up so many times when I am watching movies off sights that have less then processer.for example amazon prime plays movies and I have no problems streaming there stuff but others a different story. The extender there looks like the product nextFi they claim to have unbelievable amount of down load speeds using there product they say it covers a wide area even to the out side. The extender that all of you have the 5 home extender or something like that is built and made the same as nextFi so like the store sears puts there name on refrigerators who are actually made by whirlpool or GE sears sell the same product but doesn't even make it. Does this home 5 extender do things I have said the next fi does? Does it cover up to going outside the doors of your home and you still have 5 bars? Do you get 320 down load speeds? Im curious because I have to buy one and I don't want to buy something that is gonna give me just a little bit of a boost and I still can't stream. I watch adult movies and when the buffering starts while watching there is no happy ending. So I feel frustrated and I play with my extender to try getting to work better. So please let me know I don't have a Little blue pill for my extender to take to stay fast and hard. I can only say AT&T sucks and I wish I had comcast. There internet service rocks like Mac Dre.
Why the extender shows RTK 11n AP 5G96D1 not wifi extender
got the same !!
@@heldersantiago3553
Estou com o mesmo problema. Depois de resetar aparece assim e na hora de entrar nas configurações a senha não funciona...
The Extender light never turns on :( I own a Huawei WchoLife EG8145V5 router. Could you help me please
I have a NEXTFI 4 antenna extender..... is all the extender same set up procedure..... Your video is much easier than do it..... I connected my unit to my phone then nothing happened........
Thinks for this review.
Thank you Phil for sharing this with us, my extender light is flashing orange and green , what do I need to make it solid green, thank you in advance Phil.
If the extender is connected to your network and it's still flashing green and orange it means that the signal it's receiving isn't very strong. For the light to be a solid green, simply move it to an outlet closer to the router it's trying to connect to.
Hi Phil, i just bought 3 of the Wifi4 extender. Once i set up one would the others connect of each other automatically or would i have to set them up individually??
Why my wifi cannot be read by wifi repeater? Although before it used to connect to my wifi months ago. Help plssss..
So does my TV have to connect tot the wifi extender or the wifi router?
I’m trying to get better Internet for my living room, but the problem that I’m having is when I click the WPS button on my router, and I go to click the WPS button on the extender, the extender doesn’t turn green but the others turn green
Hm, try temporarily setting up the extender from an outlet close to the router first. Once it makes the connection via WPS, you can move the extender to another outlet in other room but still within range of the router. IF this still doesn't work, try connecting the extender manually to the router by following the instructions starting at 1:28
@@ReviewedByPhil can you also use an ethernet cable?
@@ReviewedByPhil the network isn't popping up no more
Hello, everyone I need your tips here. Everytime there is power outage/brownout, I kept on repeating the whole setup process from extender to the devices connected to the extender which is kinda hassle. Is there any tips you can share here like a short cut to have the extender and devices to just automatically connected to the router? Unlike with the router, when there power outage, other devices like TV, mobile, tablets etc that are connected to the router automatically just reconnected and no need to set-up. I hope the extender works the same way.
It's keeps saying the page isn't working after enter it in also the extender light doesn't work
Same problem happened to me
Hi, If my wireless router has a wps button, which it has, is the set up procedure start to finish with no further procedures : plug in extender to power supply, press router wps, press extender wps.
Yes, that's correct.
I have i think a 12 year old bt router would this still work
How can you connect to a webpage when the Wi-Fi you connect to has no Internet activity or connection?!?!?!
I love the size and look of the product but set up is zero. I've been battling with the set up for three days. Mine has blue lights that won't change to green. I really need to fix this because all the reviews I read before buying had 5 star rating.
Perhaps you have a different version of the device where the lights are supposed to be blue and do not change to green? My unit does not display any blue lights, which is why I believe your model to be slightly different. When you plug the unit in, are you able to pair it with your router by pressing the WPS button on the front of the extender and the WPS button on your router (if present)?
Thanks. Looking to purchase this. I have a Verizon inseego m2100 mifi. Verizon said i need a capable wifi extender. Will this work Thanks. I be setting it up basically like you did.
No, the Inseego MiFi M2100 is dual-band, so this particular extender would only be able to repeat the lower speed bandwidth (2.4 GHz). I reviewed a more recently released network extender here: th-cam.com/video/vCom4qyHfAI/w-d-xo.html that I currently use in my home that I think works really well. It's the Wavlink AC3200 Dual Band AP/WiFi Extender: geni.us/2Zaim [Amazon Affiliate Product Link]
@@ReviewedByPhil thanks. I just purchased a netgear dual band ac1200 having connected to the m2100 verizon mifi but will in a little. I will let you know if it works.
The password admin doesn't work on mine, even though it say that's what it is. Any help would be appreciated
Hm, you may have to completely reset the unit. Maybe then it will accept the default password. With the unit plugged in, use the reset pin tool to press the reset button and hold for 5-10 seconds until the lights on the unit flash. This should wipe the current password and reset it to 'admin'. Try connecting to it again by selecting the WiFi network name on the back of the unit, go to the default IP address shown on the back and use 'admin' as the password (see 1:29).
Same thing is happening to me
Super helpful
the ssid address is not showing up in my network list
Hm, try resetting the unit by plugging it in and pressing the reset pin into the reset hole on the bottom for 8-15 seconds, then remove it. Then allow the unit to "restart" for 30 seconds and check your WiFi networks again to see if the SSID on the back of the unit appears in the list.
It says ac1200 but it gives a poor results in speed test 20/21mega
Thans for this, I did the WPS set up all lights went green, I moved it to the location I need it in and then only 3 green lights. The Extender light is out. When I did a speed test the download speed without was 60.98. With, it reads 75.07mbps. Does this mean its working even though that light is off? Thank you =)
If you have three lights on and the extender light is off, does that mean you have the LAN cable plugged in to your laptop/computer? If so then yes, the extender is working properly and is responsible for the boost in your connection speed. The extender light will only be on when it is broadcasting a "new" WiFi network (with a different name than your primary WiFi network) and you're connected to that new network. If you're not using that feature, the LAN/ethernet cable for plugging directly into the device will work without it.
Thank you!
I have the same issue in the basement. How about adding an extra Extender or Booster in the basement?
Sure, you could do that. I find these small devices tend to have limited ranges and benefit unless your space is small. If you're trying to cover a large room or several rooms, I suggest a stronger WiFi repeater, like this one: geni.us/2Zaim [Amazon Affiliate Product Link]
@@ReviewedByPhil thank you for that.
Ah! Plug & play. Currently I use my phone as a hotspot internet and its slow. Maybe this would speed up my access. It is nearly a dead zone.
Is the LAN port used to connect a CAT5 cable from the host router to the extender for longer distances or is it used just to connect another device such as an IP camera or laptop?
It is used for the latter, to hook up a wired device and bridging the air gap via a WiFi connection to your router so you don't have to run a super long cable directly from the router to your device.
we have this extender...it never worked! don't buy anything from fivehome- they sell faulty, used items- as new- and will never assist with returns! they have a toll free number 8886293530 it is never answered and the email is never returned!
What should i do if the light extended is green but the other is turn off?
Hm, that may be an indicator that the WiFi signal strength is not very strong.
You just saved me thank you
You're welcome!
MY EXTENDER LIGHT DOESN'T COME ON
Exactly! This didn't help at all
all green lights are on except lan,is it ok for that light not to be on or is something wrong.
The LAN light will only be on when a device is plugged into the extender using an ethernet cable. So if nothing is physically wired to the extender, that light will remain off. You do not need to use the LAN port to operate as a WiFi extender.
Does it work for an imac
Hey! So when I type in the IP address for the extender, whether it be on my phone or computer, the page won’t load load, meaning I can’t do anything with this extender at all. Do you have any tips for this? I’m starting to get really skeptical, can’t even find a customer support email for the company. Appreciate it
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You have to connect to the wifi first that’s written at the back of your wifi repeater. After you connect, you may now type the IP address.
What should I do if the extender’s SSID doesn’t come up in the WiFi setting after the extended light is green?
Hm, when in extension mode, the WiFi network name will be the same as the host router's name. If you're not seeing the host router's WiFi network name, it's possible the area in which you placed the extender does not have adequate signal strength from your original router; try moving the extender closer to the router and try again.
ReviewedByPhil thank you for the help, but this problem occurred even when the extender was in the same room as the router
@Jacob Hertz Ok. So, when the extender is unplugged, you cannot see your router's WiFi network name? You're saying that when you plug the extender in the primary router's network name disappears? I'm asking because when the device is connected to your network using the WPS buttons, the network name is the same as your WiFi router's, so you will not see two different network names, only the network name of your router (see 1:21).
You'll only see the extender's network name (printed on the back) if it is in setup mode and not currently connected to a network, but you indicated the extender light was "green" so it sounds like you already set it up using WPS button. If you want to see the extender's network name, reset the unit by using the reset pin in the hole on the bottom while the unit is plugged in, then make sure the extender light is off (see 1:31) and proceed to look for the network name printed on the back of the unit.
I need to be able to see what you are typing. Plus I need directions for my laptop. I dont understand ssid and host etc.
The SSID of the unit is printed on the back of the extender, on the sticker as shown at 0:52. The only text I blurred was my home WiFi network name, which would be different for each person, and my password for the network, which again would not be helpful nor wise for me to share in the video.
Me either !!!
I am having trouble with finding the zenbooster name among the other available connections
I've tried this about 20 times and while Network Settings in MacOS show the extender connected, I cannot login. I tried using the same password and a different password but all are rejected. Any suggestions?
It sounds like you're saying that you've successfully connected your router to the WiFi extender, is that right? Using the WPS button method? And when you browse to the IP address shown on your device as shown at 1:46, you're not able to login to the administration page? If so, it's possible the unit needs to be factory reset back to the default password. To do so, use a pin to press on the reset button for several seconds while the device is plugged in (see 0:44) and you should see the lights on the front flash to confirm the settings were reset. Then try going through the setup steps again.
@@ReviewedByPhil Hey, thanks for the reply. I'm not sure how to best describe this. Neither my router nor the extender have WPS buttons so I'm doing this on my computer. I reset the extender (at every attempt) after plugging it in to an outlet near the router. The extender light is solid green. I choose the SSID for the extender from the wifi list and sign in to the set-up page. I choose the home wifi router and check the password. I then choose a different password for the extender which is already id'd as PRO. The extender light never lights up again although the wifi list shows a good signal and says it is connected. If I try to connect, it will not. I hope this is more clear.
i was not able to connect, my box did not have an SSID on the back
It keeps saying the admin password is not correct. I tried resetting multiple times but still no luck. Any idea why?
got the same. And the wifi's name is not the same than the first one. Now I got "RTK 11n A....."
So how you I put the extenders IP address in my web browsers . How exactly do I do ?
In the URL address bar of your browser, where you would normally type the URL/webpage address (e.g. www.gmail.com) type the IP address shown on the back of the unit, all the numbers with the periods e.g. 192.168.181.1
Says no internet connection?!
Do u receive the same Internet speed from the host router? 🥺
It will depend on the max bandwidth you get from your ISP, how far from the host router you are, and how many hops away (if using multiple APs in between). Note that the extender in this video is only rated to Up to 300 Mbit/s, so even if your host router can provide faster speeds, the extender could be a bottleneck. Generally there is some loss of speed the farther distance and more nodes are in your extended network as well. I will say that the connection is adequate, considering there was a dead spot or very weak signal in the targeted areas prior to adding the extender.
My unit does not have complete wifi information. It reads: SSID: wifi-xxxx
Hm, even so, you should probably be able to determine which network belongs to the extender via the process of elimination. The 'xxxx' represents a random set of characters assigned to your specific unit. It'll be unlikely there are many, if any, other networks in your range that will have the same leading characters ("wifi-") in its SSID.
why isn't it popping on my wifi list
So I put the enter the numbers onto google then It says “admin page” I click on that then it says page error
Hm, I'm not sure what the issue could be.
ReviewedByPhil never mind I connected it, it was my phone cuz I tried doing it with my moms phone and I was able to do it
ReviewedByPhil thank you though watching the video was way Easier than reading the instructions
Your video not completed because manual still have 2 more step to complete. Before connect.
Can u change the password
Can router host to extender use a lan cable?🙏
Yes, in this way you can use it as an access point or repeater.
@@ReviewedByPhil OMG thank you so much 💓 💗
I used Safari to install my extender...because Google Chrome didn’t work....
DHCP lookup failed. I keep getting this when I try to connect anything. The extender light is not on. It will not let me go back into 192.168.188.1 even after I put the pin in to reset it. It keeps saying a network change was detected. Please help!
Hm, sorry I'm not sure. It could be due to some settings in your primary router. In order to fully reset the unit, you have to have it plugged in and insert the reset pin into the reset hole and press the button inside for 8-10 seconds. A short press will just "soft reset" the unit (power cycle on/off) while a long press will clear the settings and return to factory default.
@@ReviewedByPhil Thanks for your help. I tried but ended up returning it.
Searching the IP address isn’t he browser does absolutely nothing
Even the company rep could not get it to work, so I returned it.
This is need the load
You asked for my feedback. Just read what I stated prior if you want to be a good teacher.
Yes, I read your feedback. Thank you for that. Is there anything I can answer for you to help you specifically with setting this unit up? You indicated that you had difficulty doing so.
Do not buy this is not work is scam
I still don’t understand anything from this video
Same 🙄
I, like Belinda, think you go too fast and assume that everyone knows all the terminology that you use. As a teacher for many years I learned to assume my viewers know nothing. Not a help at all.
Thanks for your feedback. Is there a specific step of the setup process that is giving you difficulty?